Cornish Craft Barn

Mon 15 Jun11:00Cornish Craft Barn

How to use your sewing machine

Let’s get sewing….one day workshop to give you confidence and unleash your creativity Do you have a machine gathering dust? Lost under the stairs? Want to sew but don’t know where to start? Put off by the thought of trying to use your machine? Then this workshop is for you!! We’ll have a fun and relaxed day exploring the functions and features of sewing machines and learn what they can do and start to learn how to make and create gifts and items using fabric and cotton.

Tue 16 Jun11:00Cornish Craft Barn

Make a Raggy Quilt – A Relaxed Sewing Workshop

Join us for a relaxed but full morning of tuition on the techniques and stages involved in creating a beautiful textured raggy quilt. Depending on how big you want your quilt – you may not finish your quilt in this session but will leave with a good start made on your quilt in this fun workshop that you can then easily carry on at home and keep making it as big as you choose. This makes an ideal lap quilt, baby cot quilt, picnic blanket. They are very versatile quilts and hardwearing and need to be used and not just admired! 1 charm pack will make a small quilt of 25″x29″, 2 charm packs would be 37″x37″ which is standard baby size. What you’ll get: *Step-by-step tuition in raggy quilt techniques*Guidance suitable for beginners*A relaxed, social sewing environment*Quilting techniques*Expert tuition throughout*Tea, coffee & homemade cake What you need to bring: Depending on how big you want your quilt to be; and you can easily extend it after the workshop – as a minimum for the morning you will need: *For the Top of Quilt – At least 1 Charm Pack of Quilting Cotton Fabric, these are normally 40 or 42 x 5″ squares – I can help you source these if stuck, don’t worry. *For the Back – 1m Backing plain Fabric of same quantity per pack of charm squares*1m of cotton flannel or batting/wadding – cotton, bamboo, recycled is fine.

Mon 22 Jun11:00Cornish Craft Barn

Around £30.00

Macrame Daisies

A half-day 10am to 1pm workshop that focuses on the ancient art of Macramé. £30.00 Includes cake from our cafe and tea/coffee A special floral workshop, which will be making two different projects: a daisy keychain and a daisy / floral mini wall hanging. Workshop Overview Celebrate the beauty of nature in this workshop where we will be focussing on two ‘daisy’ projects: A daisy-chain keychain and a miniature floral wall hanging. This relaxed and friendly workshop is perfect for complete beginners as well as those looking for their next textile art project. Under the guidance of Lucy, you’ll learn a few basic knots and techniques of Macramé and go home with a keychain and wall hanging in a choice of colourful yarns. Perfect gift for a loved one or instead keep for yourself. What’s included: Step-by-step tuition in a fun and welcoming environment All Macramé yarns, beads and accessories provided Refreshments from the Craft Barn Café included in the workshop 10% discount off any cafe purchases on the day Your own unique handmade pieces to take home and gift No previous experience is necessary – absolute beginners are very welcome. If you catch the Macramé bug, you’ll also find a selection of other Macramé craft kits and tutorials available to purchase in the Craft Barn gift shop. Spaces are limited so book early to secure your place. About the Tutor Lucy from Hearts and Pearls is a self-taught Macramé artist based in Falmouth.

Tue 23 Jun11:00Cornish Craft Barn

Bag Club - June Monthly Meet-up

Bag Club at The Cornish Craft Barn Calling all sewists, makers, and “I-need-more-pockets” enthusiasts! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have never touched a sewing machine, we’re launching a brand new monthly Bag Club. Every month, we’ll gather at the Barn to: Work on Your Own Projects: Bring that half-finished tote or that favorite repair you’ve been meaning to get to. The Group Project: We’ll sometimes also work together on a simple, fun bag project—perfect for learning new skills in a relaxed environment. Talk Shop: Hardware, fabrics, patterns, and inspiration—all things bag-related! Access our resources, patterns, industrial sewing machine, overlocker, rivet press etc to help your bag making get that professional edge.

Mon 29 Jun10:45Cornish Craft Barn

June Fused Glass Workshop

Get creative this spring with our Fused Glass Workshop at the Cornish Craft Barn.A hands-on, relaxed workshop where you’ll learn the basics of fused glass and make 3 of your own colourful unique designs. During this relaxed and hands-on session, you’ll learn how to cut, layer and design glass to create your own unique pieces. You will make at least three beautiful glass projects to take home and treasure or gift to someone special. Projects will be taken to be fired and will be usually ready to collect about a week later. All materials and tools are provided and no previous experience is needed – just come along, have fun and discover the magic of fused glass! Your tutor is an experienced Adult Education tutor who has been teaching glasswork for nearly fourteen years and academic courses for over seventeen years. Passionate about sharing her craft, she’ll guide you step by step through the process, offering plenty of tips and inspiration along the way. Please note: Wear old clothes and bring an apron No open-toed shoes, please Long hair must be tied back for safety Come and spend a joyful morning learning a new skill, meeting like-minded makers, and getting into the festive spirit. All materials included – no experience necessary! About the Tutor – Liz Simpson Liz Simpson is an experienced and passionate glass artist and Adult Education tutor.

CommunityWorkshops & Classes

Abstract Botanical Workshop - Carla Jennings

What You’ll Learn from Carla: Join me as I teach my intuitive process of building exciting layers with different mediums. We will be using inks, acrylic, pens & stencils to create a beautiful abstract botanical piece full of energy & detail. Experimenting with organic shapes, mark making & contrast, this workshop will teach you to enjoy the process more than focussing on the outcome. What you’ll learn: Ways to let go of perfectionism & bring freedom into your initial marks How to bring energy, movement & light into your abstract floral art Embrace “happy accidents” as you introduce pattern How to create depth & contrast with colour & tone Ways to embellish your floral art for a strong finished piece of art What’s Included Expert tuition throughout Tea, coffee & homemade cake Your finished piece to take home Workshop Details Date: Monday 29 June 2026 Time: 10am – 4pm Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Price: £65 per person Places: 10 maximum Tutor: Carla Jennings Supply list of what to bring will be sent on booking; please email if you want advance notification. Cara will supply stencils. Her kind and calming nature comes across in her pieces, and her teaching methods. In class, you are made totally comfortable to be yourself and explore your creativity without any pressure.

Mon 29 Jun11:00Cornish Craft Barn

Mon 29 Jun11:00Cornish Craft Barn

Botanical Collage Workshop - Carla Jennings

Join me as we dive into the beautiful world of hand painted collage papers. Over the course of the day, you’ll learn how to create your own unique papers, then use them to build a striking mini-series of compositions. This workshop focuses on the exciting process of material making and mindful composition. What you’ll learn: The use of a limited colour palette Experiment with interesting ways to create exciting marks & patterns How to print with fresh foliage & create organic decorative elements How to find balance & movement in your compositions Various ways to bring depth to your finished pieces What’s Included Expert tuition throughout Tea, coffee & homemade cake Your finished piece to take home Workshop Details Date: Monday 29 June 2026 Time: 10am – 4pm Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Price: £65 per person Places: 10 maximum Tutor: Carla Jennings Supplies List is as follows: Essential Acrylic paint – black, white & your favourite blue, yellow & red Any papers you have lying around – eg, old books, packaging paper, wallpaper scraps, envelopes etc Any size paintbrushes you have An A3 sheet of thick paper or card Scissors Optional Coloured pencils Posca pens or fineliners in different colours Her kind and calming nature comes across in her pieces, and her teaching methods. In class, you are made totally comfortable to be yourself and explore your creativity without any pressure.

Tue 30 Jun10:30Cornish Craft Barn

Make a Raggy Quilt – A Relaxed Sewing Workshop

Join us for a relaxed but full morning of tuition on the techniques and stages involved in creating a beautiful textured raggy quilt. Depending on how big you want your quilt – you may not finish your quilt in this session but will leave with a good start made on your quilt in this fun workshop that you can then easily carry on at home and keep making it as big as you choose. This makes an ideal lap quilt, baby cot quilt, picnic blanket. They are very versatile quilts and hardwearing and need to be used and not just admired! 1 charm pack will make a small quilt of 25″x29″, 2 charm packs would be 37″x37″ which is standard baby size. What you’ll get: *Step-by-step tuition in raggy quilt techniques*Guidance suitable for beginners*A relaxed, social sewing environment*Quilting techniques*Expert tuition throughout*Tea, coffee & homemade cake What you need to bring: Depending on how big you want your quilt to be; and you can easily extend it after the workshop – as a minimum for the morning you will need: *For the Top of Quilt – At least 1 Charm Pack of Quilting Cotton Fabric, these are normally 40 or 42 x 5″ squares – I can help you source these if stuck, don’t worry. *For the Back – 1m Backing plain Fabric of same quantity per pack of charm squares*1m of cotton flannel or batting/wadding – cotton, bamboo, recycled is fine.

Thu 9 Jul11:00Cornish Craft Barn

Around £45.00

Dragonfly and Swallow Willow Weaving

Willow Examples What You’ll Learn Willow Weaving Skills How to care for your willow What’s Included All materials and tools Expert tuition throughout Tea, coffee & homemade cake Your finished piece to take home Workshop Details Date: Thursday 9 July 2026 Time: 10:00am (3 hours) Skill Level: Beginner Price: £45.00 per person Places: 10 maximum Tutor: Jasmine Fassenfelt

Thu 3 Sept11:00Cornish Craft Barn

Around £96

Make a Willow Hare

What You’ll Learn Come and join us for a fun and creative day weaving your own willow hare sculpture for the home or garden No weaving experience is needed as Jasmine will guide you through every step to create your own sitting or moon gazing hare sculpture This workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill and make your very own sculpture to take home with you We will be using sustainably grown natural willow and you’ll be taught about the prepping, soaking and weaving processes involved with willow work This in-person event will be filled with laughter, creativity, and of course, plenty of willow weaving. Please note this workshop isn’t suitable for under 16 year olds due to the fiddly nature of weaving Some people with joint pain or injury in their hands may struggle as weaving requires a good amount of dexterity- if you have any doubts or concerns please get in touch on – Jasmine Willow Weaving Skills How to care for your willow What’s Included All materials and tools Expert tuition throughout Tea, coffee & homemade cake Your finished piece to take home Workshop Details Date: Thursday 3 September 2026 Time: 10am – 5pm Skill Level: Beginner Price: £96 per person Places: 8 maximum Tutor: Jasmine Fassenfelt

Tue 15 Sept11:00Cornish Craft Barn

How to use your sewing machine

Let’s get sewing….one day workshop to give you confidence and unleash your creativity Do you have a machine gathering dust? Lost under the stairs? Want to sew but don’t know where to start? Put off by the thought of trying to use your machine? Then this workshop is for you!! We’ll have a fun and relaxed day exploring the functions and features of sewing machines and learn what they can do and start to learn how to make and create gifts and items using fabric and cotton.